Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 4:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 4:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 4:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus went into the desert because God's Spirit wanted Him to face the devil's tests. This was a way for Jesus to show that He could be strong and not give in to doing something wrong.

Matthew 4:1: Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

Contradiction with James 1:13

James states that God cannot be tempted with evil and does not tempt anyone, while Matthew 4:1 indicates that Jesus was led by the Spirit to be tempted.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:8

This verse says the purpose of Jesus was to destroy the works of the devil, while Matthew 4:1 suggests He was led by the Spirit to be tempted by him.

1 John 3:8: He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:15

This verse indicates that Jesus was tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin, while Matthew 4:1 mentions the Spirit leading Him into temptation, which seems paradoxical.

Hebrews 4:15: For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin.

Contradiction with Romans 8:14

Paul states that those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God, generally implying righteous guidance, which contrasts with being led into temptation as stated in Matthew 4:1.

Romans 8:14: For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
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